Question

from Tamburlaine the Great, Act III, Scene 2,
Christopher Marlowe What is one theme of selection 2, and how is it influenced by setting?

1. Theme: True love is not chosen but found.
Influence of Setting: The author uses the Middle Eastern setting to emphasize how different Timur, a Persian, is from his beloved, a princess from Arabia.
2. Theme: Great deeds lead to great fame.
Influence of Setting: The author uses the Middle Eastern setting to emphasize that Timur had achieved hero status among his loyal followers in Arabia.
3. Theme: Greatness means the single-minded pursuit of goals.
Influence of Setting: The author uses the desert setting to show that Timur is willing to endure discomfort to gain power.
4. Theme: Insight comes when you least expect it.
Influence of Setting: The author uses the desert setting to show that Timur's travels promote his reflections and musings.

Answer 1

Answer: 2.

Reason: A central theme in Act III, Scene 2 is that great deeds bring great fame — Tamburlaine’s constant boasting about victories and the soldiers’ acclamations show that his fame grows with each conquest. The Middle Eastern setting (references to Persia/Arabia and the conquered cities and peoples) broadens the scale of his achievements and makes his reputation seem international — the exotic, far‑flung locales emphasize that his deeds are known and celebrated across distant lands.